- Hardcover: 144 pages
- Publisher: Artisan; illustrated edition edition (Dec 8 1997)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 188518395X
- ISBN-13: 978-1885183958
- Product Dimensions: 30.7 x 23.6 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.1 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,276,785 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
From Library Journal
This work by Shamos (The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Billiards, LJ 11/1/93) and sports photographer Bennett is less a how-to text than a photo album replete with over 100 polished images of pool halls and the people who frequent them. These are not the sort of scenes a reader steeped in stereotypes might expect. In contrast to seedy tavern-type hangouts, we see ornate halls in which stylish proprietors and players ply their trade. These halls are indicative of the growing number of upscale settings nationwide, as the men's and women's tours gain popularity and further exposure. They also are the kinds of places where a patron might expect to find a showcase item like this lying about. Recommended for complete collections.AWilliam H. Hoffman, Ft. Myers-Lee Cty. P.L., FL
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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From Minnesota Fats to Fast Eddie, pool has always been associated with a fringe scene. Not anymore. More than 30 million Americans--men and women--play pool. EPSN covers the professional men's and women's billiards tour nightly, and the sales of pool tables has skyrocketed in the last five years. Shooting Pool documents this hot sport, from the slick, exclusive, upscale rooms that are popping up all over the country to the magic of the fast-disappearing funky pool halls of yesterday, from the glamorous women's professional tour and its televised matches to the tavern leagues of northern California. Text by pool expert Mike Shamos and evocative black-and-white and color photographs by George Bennett highlight it all, as well as the current crop of top American players, the legendary older hustlers, and the places to play. They explore the life of the professional player and offer lessons on perfecting the game.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Great Photos,
By Rick Jennings (Lebanon, Tennessee USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Shooting Pool: The People, the Passion, the Pulse of the Game (Hardcover)
This book is full of great pictures of pool rooms past and present. Lots of room and player info. Very polished publication. Inetersting for those, like myself, interested in the sport and history. Not an instructional book; but definately worth the price and time to enjoy.
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By Caleb Tharp (Tampa, Florida) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Shooting Pool: The People, the Passion, the Pulse of the Game (Hardcover)
This is by far my favoritebook on pool that I own.Thephotography is awesome,some of the best candid shots ofpro tournament play there is.There are a great deal of action shots too that capture the power of the break and the focus required to stay at the top of your game.Shooting Pooltakes you across the country to meet some of the best players in the game,and to some of the nicest pool halls you have ever seen.I love this book and would never sell my copy!Take care,Caleb
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Caleb's Review,
By Caleb Tharp - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Shooting Pool: The People, the Passion, the Pulse of the Game (Hardcover)
This is by far my favoritebook on pool that I own.Thephotography is awesome,some of the best candid shots ofpro tournament play there is.There are a great deal of action shots too that capture the power of the break and the focus required to stay at the top of your game.Shooting Pooltakes you across the country to meet some of the best players in the game,and to some of the nicest pool halls you have ever seen.I love this book and would never sell my copy!Take care,Caleb
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Great Photos,
By Rick Jennings - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Shooting Pool: The People, the Passion, the Pulse of the Game (Hardcover)
This book is full of great pictures of pool rooms past and present. Lots of room and player info. Very polished publication. Inetersting for those, like myself, interested in the sport and history. Not an instructional book; but definately worth the price and time to enjoy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great survey of post-Color of Money pool in America,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Shooting Pool: The People, the Passion, the Pulse of the Game (Hardcover)
"To play billiards well," quipped Charles Roupell, "is a sign of an ill-spent youth." That image of vice, hustling, and threat to the community used to be a large part of the average American's perception of pool. Then in 1986, The Color of Money came along and revitalized the game and ushered in a new era. It's this era, in all its impressiveness and diversity, that Shamos and Bennett survey.Shamos is among pool's most accomplished historians, and his knowledge of the game shines brightly in this book. He introduces us to a selection of people who have contributed immensely to the game, takes us on a tour of some of America's classiest and most unique pool and billiard rooms, outlines women's and men's professional pool, and closes with a look at the state of the pool industry. The life of the book is Bennett's photography. Bennett's lens never fails to bring a sense of animation to the stills and to put us in the moment. Much like buying a better stereo and rediscovering your CDs, Bennett reintroduced me to the image of this game that I've played since childhood. |
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